Italian businessman teases Leeds supporters with major takeover hint

The Italian, who co-founded sports media agency MP & Silva in 2004, has been linked with the Championship club since the summer.
But so far no agreement has materialised with current owner Massimo Cellino.
Celino has been involved in a string of controversies since buying Leeds in 2014.
He's twice been banned by the Football League and was filmed in an undercover newspaper investigation offering to sell 20 per cent of the club to help investors avoid third-party ownership rules.
Supporters have regularly protested against his actions at Elland Road.
But Radrizzani may have dropped a... read more

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The 42-year-old says he is in advanced negotiations with current Leeds owner Massimo Cellino.
Negotiations started in May and Radrizzani is optimistic that a deal can be completed soon.
Cellino is thought to have paid more than £30m for a majority 75...